Which of the following carbonyl compounds is most polar?

C_{2} H_{5} - O | | C - C_{2} H_{5}

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C H_{3} - O | | C - C H_{3}

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C H_{3} - O | | C - H

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H - O | | C - H

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Solution

The correct option is D $H - O | | C - H$
More the electrophilicity of carboxyl-carbon more will be the positive charge on carbon.
$∴$ More will be the negative charge on oxygen
$∴$ More will be polarity.

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